Politics

Everybody knows that in politics, the LGBT+ community is a controversial topic. Once I became an adult and figured out my identity, I never thought about the politics that go with it. I grew up thinking that gay marriage should have just been a thing and asking everyone why there...

An upcoming New York City environmental plan has the potential to do a lot of good, and if it works, more cities should adopt similar measures. Cities are notoriously known for their excessive use of concrete and asphalt, as well as their lack of green spaces. Despite the fact that...

An attack against the president, especially at an official event like the White House correspondents’ dinner, would typically have garnered significant outcry and concern from the American public. That said, horse after the incident occurred, instead of outcry, what the Trump administration saw was indifference and speculation from many within...

​New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. ​Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the...

As someone who is asexual, the Equality Act is a blessing. I get discriminated against by the general public, and as soon as I mention I am asexual, they either insult me or jump to conclusions about what it means. The act helps me be protected from people in the...

As of early March 2026, the United States Selective Service System has officially submitted a proposed rule that would enforce automatic military draft registration.  Calling for young, eligible men between the ages of 18 and 25 to be automatically enrolled into the military draft, taking effect in December of 2026.   As reported by CNN Politics, “Young, eligible...

Insider trading has been an open secret in politics for decades. That said, the internet and social media have made trading more normalized and more blatant to the point that lawmakers can no longer ignore it. Kalshi, a popular online prediction market platform, has risen to the top of trading...

“It’s freedom of speech!” “Freedom of expression!” Such thoughts are often echoed and repeated when an individual shares their thoughts and opinions that might be seen as controversial. And why not? If the public responds negatively to such controversial opinions, all that one needs to say it is their right...

When it comes to pro-choice or pro-life, it goes beyond whether someone is right-wing or left-wing. There are tons of factors that influence the choices people make about their bodies. Whether it’s because they messed up and realized they can’t take care of a baby, or because pregnancy could mean...

In recent news, the White House is currently under fire due to a recent image released by President Trump on social media. Displaying himself over a sick man in need, the controversial image depicts President Trump as a ‘holy’ and ‘righteous’ figure that bears a strong resemblance to Jesus Christ.  Or...

​The recent win of Texas Democrat James Talerico in the Texas Senate primary made waves across both Democratic and Republican parties within the United States. The win preceded a fierce competition between Talerico and the other popular candidate, Jasmine Crocket. While many within online left spaces wanted Crocket to win,...

When it comes to politics, neurodivergent and the LGBTQ community, which for some are both, we barely get any safety from the people who disagree with the LGBTQ lifestyle or the quirkiness of a neurodivergent person. To survive everyday life, a neurodivergent person masks to not be seen as inappropriate...

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